Productivity is important for your office, and the environment can affect employee comfort and happiness. If you’re planning a renovation, there changes you can make to increase your staff’s productivity. Here are a few ideas to discuss with your general contractor for improving your office space.

How to Boost Office Space Productivity

1. Increase Natural Light

When people are exposed to ample amounts of natural light, their mood improves. The better they feel, the more productive they’ll be. Speak with your general contractor about adding large windows to your office layout so that plenty of sunshine filters in all day. Ample lighting also reduces eye strain, headaches, and stress, which means less sick days off and more enthusiastic workers.

2. Add a Large Break Room

Your team will need to take breaks throughout the day. Design a large, comfortable break room for them to relax and have a meal. Make sure there are tables and chairs for eating and consider adding couches for lounging. Some business owners add table tennis and other games so that staff can decompress for a few minutes. In your design, add a functional kitchen complete with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker as well as vending machines, so everything they need is at their fingertips.

3. Design Private Brainstorming Areas

Create private brainstorming areas for small groups that need to gather. Brainstorming rooms should have comfortable chairs and a large table as well as a whiteboard for jotting down ideas. Add a door and soundproof the room to drown out distractions. These rooms can also be used for one person who may need a change of scenery to work on their projects.

4. Customized Workspaces

While many offices embrace an open floor plan, this layout might not be ideal for all occasions. Instead, design a location with customizable options to suit each day’s tasks. Offer a mix of open work areas and private ones so that employees can personalize their day-to-day location and be more efficient.

If you’d like help creating a productive office space, contact the skilled team at Curtis Law Construction in Lihue, HI. For over 48 years, these general contractors have helped Kauai businesses, hotels, churches, and condominiums design their ideas and bring their vision to life. The team is led by owner Curtis Law, who’s the President of the Contractors Association of Kauai. Read client testimonies online, or call (808) 246-0676 to discuss your project with a general contractor.